THE Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) says government’s decision to recruit 3,500 teachers in 2026 is a progressive move that will help improve the pupil-teacher ratio and enhance the quality of education. Meanwhile, the Union has expressed concern over the lack of budgetary allocation for long-standing human resource issues such as teacher upgrades and appointment confirmations. In a statement, Monday, PROTUZ Public Relations and International Affairs Manager Brian Mwila said the continued recruitment of teachers in 2026 was a progressive step that deserved commendation. “The Government’s decision to continue recruiting teachers in 2026 is a bold and progressive step which deserves commendation. During the presentation of the 2026 budget in Parliament, the Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane,...